Public Relations & Internal Communications - Online

Over the last decade, the area of internal communications has expanded and is now integral not only to effective public relations practice but also to organisational success. As more companies recognise the importance of building a culture of transparency between management and employees, the demand for Public Relations and Internal Communications specialists continues to increase. So if strengthening organisations’ internal communications sounds like your dream career, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations and Internal Communications is what you need.



Created by experienced industry professionals, this online distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations and Internal Communications will provide comprehensive grounding in areas of Public Relations and disciplines of Internal Communications. By the time you have completed this course you will have a broad base of practical skills that will enable you to be an effective, productive PR and internal communications specialist.



Course Features:

Benefiting from over 30 years’ practical skills training experience, Fitzwilliam Institute’s Online Diploma in Public Relations and Internal Communications course features:

• Comprehensive modules covering all aspects of Public Relations and Internal Communications: Building your Public Relations Plan, Ethical and Legal Issues, Crisis Management, Public Relations Strategy, Public Relations Writing, Press Releases, Public Relations Crisis Management, The Professional Environment, Strategic Internal Communication and Engagement and many more. Additional modules on Online Public Relations and E-commerce are also included in this fast-paced practical course.

• Interactive course expert support, advice and guidance from leading industry professionals. Always ready to help and answer any questions you might have throughout the course, all of Fitzwilliam Institute’s course experts are top industry professionals with many years of successful experience. Upon completion of this course all of our students are industry-ready.

• Real life PR and Internal Communications briefs. Fitzwilliam Institute’s Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations and Internal Communications empowers participants with practical and specific skills that can be applied in real world situations. You will gain exposure to invaluable toolkits and prepare real life Public Relations and Internal Communications briefs, enabling you to develop your work portfolio. The course project is aimed at providing you with the confidence and ability to take on and create PR and internal communications strategies and proposals for any organisation.

• Flexible online learning. Fitzwilliam Institute’s Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations course can be completed in your own time, from the comfort of your own home, to suit your lifestyle. You will have full access to online resources and subject expert support for two calendar years. However, you can complete the course in as little as 1 year, by dedicating 6-8 hours of study per week.

• Public Relations Jobs, Networking and Volunteer Opportunities. Benefiting from many years of industry experience, we are extremely well placed within the industry. Employers are always looking for Fitzwilliam Institute’s students and alumni. Our website features a comprehensive jobs and volunteer opportunities section.



On successful completion of this course you will receive a Professional Postgraduate Diploma qualification that is certified and awarded by the ICM (Institute of Commercial Management).

Please see "Course Web Page" above for list of subjects.

Criteria for eligibility must be met in full prior to commencing the programme. For successful enrollment on the Postgraduate Diploma course, the minimum entry requirement is a prior Degree level qualification.

Enrolment intake is strictly limited on this course. Early application is advised. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

You will have full access to online resources and subject expert support for two calendar years. However, you can complete the course in as little as 1 year, by dedicating 6-8 hours of study per week.

€4,040. To secure your place on the course a deposit of 20% (€800) is required. The remainder of the course fee (€3,240) is due 30 days prior to the commencement of the course. All fees must be paid in full before the course begins. Please note, the full course fees are inclusive of all course materials and certification costs.

Start date: 14 June 2024